The New York Post's Page Six reports that filmmaker Oliver Stone may abandon his proposed film biography of gay conqueror Alexander the Great because of a rival project from Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann has a go-ahead from Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox as well as a commitment from Leonardo DiCaprio to star. Stone's financial backer, the German-owned Intermedia, ia still reeling from money lost on K-19: The Widowmaker and Windtalkers, not to mention the ever-rising budget on the upcoming Terminator III: Rise of the Machines. While an Intermedia spokeswoman says the company is still moving forward on the Alexander movie, one industry expert tells Page Six, "They might not want to take another gamble."
Search
AI Powered
Human content,
AI powered search.
Latest Stories
Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week.
@ 2026 Equal Entertainment LLC.
All rights reserved
All rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
The Latest
Support Independent Journalism
LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.
Your membership powers The Advocate's original reporting—stories that inform, protect, and celebrate our community.
Become a Member
FOR AS LITTLE AS $5. CANCEL ANYTIME.
More For You
Most Popular
@ 2026 Equal Entertainment LLC. All Rights reserved














